Special computer speakers?

B-Rock

I have a pair of "Microsoft Digital Sound System 80" speakers with Dual Subwoofer. But one of them is damnaged. I want to keep them, because they are very difficult to find, and are made for the Windows 98. If possible, could someone point me to where i can buy another pair, or have these repaired? Thanx.
Actually, yes this System was designed for the Windows 98 system. It has a optional USB adaptor for "Digital" sound, and a Equalizer program. It is useable on other systems, through a headphones Jack plug. But was designed to run on the Windows 98. I have purchased several different speakers for my computers over last few years, and these are better than most I have heard.

Also, no one at ebay has a pair of these.

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for repairs try the makers website or find a local computer store

My laptops speaker system stopped working on the hardware?

Hoshi-chan

This happened a year ago, I dropped my laptop a few times and the speakers stopped working, I can only hear the audio by headphones but on the right side when plugged in fully. Recently, the sound started to come back but for only a few seconds, and it happens when typing with my wrist resting just above the speakers. Is it a loose wire or something else?

Answer
Loose speaker wire or connection, damaged speaker cone, bad sound card or loose connection.
It would need to be disassemble to find and repair this problem. If all the drops only damaged the sound you have been very lucky.

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surround sound system?

Brandon C

i was wondering is a 400w system pretty good and does it fall in the low end or middle end as far as sound goes. i never had one before but i was given one for free because my friend was upgrading. I think its a 5.1 five piece ross surround sound. Thanks

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The wattage is not what makes a surround system good or bad. As another person said, it really depends on the quality of the sound. If the sound is bad it really doesn't matter how high you turn it up. On the contrary, if the sound is really rich and good you don't have to turn it all the way up to get an awesome experience because it will flood the space and just flow all around. Its like the result you get from hooking up a bad receiver to high quality speakers, or hooking up bad speakers to a really good receiver. A simpler way of explaining it is this:

A radio may have a volume control knob that you can crank from zero (no sound) to 100w (very loud sound). And you may find that you get a decent sound out of it if you keep the volume somewhere between say 20w and 50w. But, as you crank it to 60 or higher you notice that the sound begins to get more distorted (the treble screeches and hisses, the midrange either muffles or disappears, bass is more vibration than sound, and the speakers sound like they're ready to bust but the sound is pretty bad. With a good quality sound system you should be able to crank the volume all the way up and get a good, clean, clear, vibrant sound with a nice booming bass.

Since you're getting it for free then just go with it and see what happens. Home theater systems can be customized so you should be able to modify the settings to your own preferences. Keep in mind that 5.1 is not 5 pieces. Its actually 5 speakers AND the sub woofer. You need all six pieces for a true 5.1 surround sound setup. You need your two front speakers, your center, the two rears, and a powered sub woofer for your bass.

Are you sure its "Ross" and not "Koss". Koss used to make surround sound systems years ago but I don't think they do anymore. If it is a Koss then its more likely to be along the lower end among home theater systems. This system is also likely to be analog, which is ok if you're not the fussy type. But if you like true HD, 3D, and real hi fi sound you may not be all that happy with it since it probably doesn't have HDMI and other such capabilities. If your TV is a recent model and you currently have an HDMI setup you may not want to go back to an analog. It may still sound and look great. Just don't spend any money trying to outfit it with new stuff. It would be far more worth your while to just buy a new system for yourself.

Tv listening with 5 speaker surround sound system?

Dr. Harry

Hooked up Yamaha 5.1 system to TV (digital optical cable/hdmi to receiver, and hdmi to TV). Only can hear front left and right speakers during TV broadcasts. During CD or DVD playing from my CD/DVD player, can hear all 5 speakers, so I know there is no prob with connections of speakers. Is this normal? I thought majority of TV dialogue came from center front speaker, but I only hear front L and R.

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Only a minority of TV broadcasts are in 5.1 sound (most are in stereo), so this may be normal. If you know the broadcast is stereo use Prologic on the receiver (or another matrix format) to create matrix surround. If you know it is a 5.1 broadcast and you are not getting surround it is possibly a setting issue (have a look at the menu options) or possibly an HDMI limitation (some components don't output audio or surround audio over HDMI). If you suspect the latter try an optical connection from TV to receiver (if possible).

Without model numbers and specifics it's difficult to be more precise (kind of like being told "I have a stomach ache" with no further detail and being asked to diagnose the problem).

BTW your descriptions of the connections are confusing since you appear to have optical and HDMI to the receiver .. but what from is not specified. Also you state "HDMI to TV", when I would assume you meant HDMI FROM TV. If yo really mean "to TV" where is the TV signal being tuned ... an external cable or satellite box?

You may consider that not all receivers process surround audio over HDMI (nor do all satellite or cable boxes, either, although these aren't mentioned).

Happy new year.

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what headphones does tiesto wear?

mP

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG is a private German company that makes microphones, headphones, telephony accessories, and avionics headsets for consumer, professional, and business applications.Sennheiser is privately owned by the Sennheiser family. It has 1,650 employees, 60% of them working in Germany. Major subsidiaries of the company are Georg Neumann GmbH, which builds studio microphones, and Klein + Hummel, a producer of high-quality studio monitors. In 2003 Sennheiser Communications A/S, Denmark was announced, a joint venture between Sennheiser electronic and William Demant Holding Group, to develop and produce telecommunications products. In 2006, revenues of Sennheiser totaled ⬠300 million.Sennheiser is headquartered in the municipality of Wedemark, Germany (near Hanover). Its United States headquarters is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The company has factories in Burgdorf, Germany, Tullamore, Ireland (since 1990), and Albuquerque, New Mexico (since 2000). Sennheiser's R&D facilities are located in Germany and Palo Alto, California. Sennheiser has sales branches in France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, India, Singapore, Canada, Mexico and the USA. The company was founded in 1945, just a few weeks after World War II, by Fritz Sennheiser and seven fellow engineers of the University of Hanover in a laboratory called Labor W. The laboratory was named after the village of Wennebostel, where it had been moved due to the war. Its first product was a voltmeter. Labor W began building microphones in 1946.

By 1955, the company had 250 employees. Labor W was renamed Sennheiser electronic in 1958. Sennheiser was transformed into a limited partnership (KG) in 1973. The company began producing modern wireless microphones in 1982. Also in 1982, founder Fritz Sennheiser handed the management of the company over to his son, Jörg Sennheiser.

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Buying Headphones, Please Read?

Q. Okay, so I am down to my final 5 headphones, please tell me your top few or just your top one you think I should get. If you own any of these, reviews are appreciated. Recommendations are great, but if it is endorsed by a rapper or pop star, forget it. Sound quality is my first priority, and if that means compromising sound isolation, so be it::


1. Audio-Technica ATH-M50
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/0edf909675b1be4d/index.html

2. AKG Q701
http://uk.akg.com/product-detail-2821/q-701.html

3. Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/headphones-and-headsets/studio-and-stage/studio-headphones/dt-770-pro.html

4. AKG K550
http://uk.akg.com/akg-k550-uk.html

5. Audio-Technica ATH-AD900
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/b767de981f8a20dc/index.html

Answer
Hey, J90

There are a wide range of headphones available on the market at the moment, and for the most part, the quality of the craftmanship and sound will depend on the price that you are willing to spend. In the lower price range (less than $50), you will be able to find some no too shabby headphones that will be perfect for somebody that is just looking to listen to music on their iPod or computer, and are not full-on audiophiles. Once you get to the medium price range ($50-150), you will get a good selection of amazing quality headphones that would be perfect for nearly everyone that is not involved with music professionally. The sound quality of these headphones will be suberb, should block out nearly all background noise, and are going to be of a quality craftmanship that will last for quite a long time. On the more expensive side of things ($150 and up), you are going to get into professional quality headphones. For the normal person this will be a bit too much as they provide a quality of sound that is unmatched, but is most often only sought after by professionals working on their own music (or the type of consumers who make sure that their house is hooked up with the best speaker systems on the market).

Depending on how much you are willing to spend, my top five choices (from cheapest to most expensive) would be:

Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-202-ii-professional/

This model provides good insulation against background noise and has a solid bass range and response time. Perfect for somebody wanting a cheap set of quality headphones.

Sennheiser RS120

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-rs120/

These are quite affordable for wireless headphones. They have an open-ear system with a strong bass response. Because they are wireless, you don't even have to be in the same room as the device that is transmitting the sound, giving you ultimate flexibility while listening to music. Very lightweight and a high quality. I have this set for using around my condo.

Sennheiser HD280 Professional

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-280-pro/

These are well into the midrange quality headphones. This set is corded, but provides a much better sound quality than the RS120. They provide up to 32 dB attenuation of outside noise, so you do not need to worry about much from background noise, even in somewhat noisy environments.

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/beats-by-dr-dre-solo-hd/

These are on the high-end of the spectrum of headphones. They are quite comfortable and are able to produce an amazing sound quality. If you're looking for something that is "in-style" and provides some of the best sound quality that you can find at this price range, then these are the headphones for you.

Bose Quietcomfort 15

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/bose-quietcomfort-15/

I use this set when I'm playing live shows. They are some of the best headphones you can get right now, are very comfortable while wearing for many hours at a time (even in hot, sweaty clubs), block out most background noise and provide nearly unmatched sound quality. For somebody looking for professional quality headphones, or with a big budget for the best money can buy, then these are the headphones for you.

The most important thing while choosing the headphones, is the consider what you will be using them for and do not over estimate how much quality you actually need. If you're looking for something to use to and from school or just while you're hanging out, listening to music, you probably do not need top of the line Bose. Good luck, J90, and I hope you find the perfect set!

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advise on church sound system?

Q. Small church, fairly old sound system. Using a Bose 802-e Active Equalizer between mixer and amplifier to add a little fidelity to the sound. Bose unit went out and can't find another one. Is there another model, that is more readily available, that would do the same thing as the 802-e? Thanks

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A lot depends on what type of connections your system uses....does it have balanced connection Phono jack or RCA??? What impedance is the amp and how many speakers??? Something like the Behringer Ultracurve DEQ 2496 might work for you...something simplier to use might be the Behrinnger FBQ 1502 oeven the FBQ 800 might work for you....DBX makes some so does Peavey and NADY

Problems with church audio?

segasonic5

Our sound system is almost 10 years old maybe older anyways, we recently started having problems with the system our stage speakers no longer function and in our sound system we try unplugging repluging the system and turning up the stage and nothing happened. Also recently me and a few others saw a huge blue spark come out of one of the vestry speakers. Also, Pastor is having problems hearing the music and he hears himself echoing. Is there anything we can do to solve our problem like some headphone lapels or something?

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You have equipment that is failing. Adding more equipment will not fix the problem.

Hire a good audio technician to come out and troubleshoot the system, and then give you a list of what's wrong and how much to fix it.

And "headphone lapels" (whatever those are) don't stop speakers from sparking. That sounds like one of your amps is or has failed and took that speaker out. The longer you wait, the more you'll likely have to replace.

Unless you really know what you're doing (and from the sound of your posting, I'm guessing that audio is not your area of expertise), you'll spend more money on "solutions" that won't work than it would cost just to fix the problems.

Hire a reputible tech, have them go through the system to see what's wrong, and then ask them how much to fix it.

And unless the tech offers to volunteer his/her time, pay 'em. Some of us make a living based on our knowledge.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, Tx
Ken

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speaker wire for speakers...?

Q. Alright so I have heard that speaker wire does make a big difference in the quality of the sound.

I have also heard that the thicker the speaker wire is and the more copper wires it has inside it the better it is. This made me think, could you have a speaker wire that is too good and doesn't work or preform correctly.

I have some 25-90 watt 8 ohms speakers and a amplifier that can do 6-16ohms. (not sure is this is useful or not) what sort of wire should I have

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge

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A 16 gauge speaker wire will be more than sufficient for your system. If you own very high end audio gear then you would spend more money for cables. It is like having a Honda Civic and using Premium gas for it or having a Ferrari and using regular gas. Hope this will help you out.

I need help with home theater system fast??? Please?????

Q. Hi i recently bought a home theater system that didn't bring the amplifier. it's a expensive system. it's call paramax p-7 here is link: http://paramaxaudio.com/hometheater7.html
what im wondering is what's a good receiver to use to bring my system to it's full potential. thank you in advance for your help.

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Yeah, I agree with the Australian sounding guy that said they are crap. They are. Paramax is a White Van name (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_van_speaker_scam) if I remember correctly. They are Bose knockoffs. And why anyone would want to make knockoffs of those junkboxes is beyond me. No matter what you hook them up to they are going to sound like garbage. Get a top of the line $3,000.00 B&K or a $99.00 Sherwood from Walmart and there will be virtually no difference when hooked to these speakers. Sorry, if this sounds harsh but sometimes the truth is. Either get decent speakers or just get the cheapest receiver you can find.

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Audio quality from speakers have reduced ?

Q. i purchased a logitech z 103 speaker system 1 month ago, And now i am having problems with the quality of the sound output..It used to be great when i first used it..But now the audio quality is very low and music sounds horrible. How can i repair my speaker? Any tips on improving sound quality from speakers?

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Unless your speakers have crapped out, sounds like a software issue. Check if any EQ levels have reset and return the levels to your preference. If you have changed sounds cards, perhaps there are settings that need to be adjusted (like cheezy 3d sounds settings - turn dat off!). If you use a creative sound card - enable the sound crystalizer.

Computer Speakers vs. Home Theater System?

Duong H

I plan to buy some new speakers to hook them up with my laptop and my LCD TV. I watch movies and listen to music at home a lot, so sound quality is pretty much the key factor here. That of the home theater systems is great, but I don't want to pay for the DVD or Blu ray player that comes along with the system. Should I still invest in a home theater system, or should I save up to buy some really good computer speakers? Please give me some suggestions! Thanks!

Btw, my budget is around or below $350.

Answer
Home Theater System > Computer Speakers.

But you can improve the sound of your laptop via installing softwares like Realtek HD or something similar. But for LCD TV's, Home Theater is more suitable.

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Memorex 2.1 Channel Home Speaker System?

I am thinking about buying this sound system. It says it has a subwoofer, which i want as i listen to a lot of 'bassy' music. I basically want to know what people think about it, the sound quality and how load the system goes?

Many thanks x

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I am not a big fan of Memorex. It hard for me to fathom a Memorex 2.1 speakers system. Memorex was once the top brand for cassette tapes. Try Logitech Z323 computer speakers. Logitech would be the better brand and ultimately better spend. Logitech doesn't cost and arm and a leg to get a good sound. http://alatest.com/reviews/computer-speaker-reviews/c3-81/?brand=Logitech

Best.

What computer speaker system should i get,the logitech z323 with the subwoofer or the bose companion 3 series2?

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i want a speaker system with rich sound and good quality

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Of the three listed the Bose Companion 3 comes closest to rich sound and good quality. A few questions you might want to ask yourself? I do this regularly, what is my reference for quality sound? How do I know it when I hear it? Is this purchase best affordable now or later? Afterwards, choose about 5 of your favorite songs and listen to them on whatever you are considering purchasing. You will be pleasantly surprised what your ears will tell you, somehow your pocketbook will find a way to agree. Mine told me the Bose Companion 5 speakers. I highly recommend them, particularly if you enjoy movies. Based on your choices you will get a richer sound quality.
You can pick up a set of Bose C5 off of ebay between 200-250 US dollars.
I thought that was a good deal, but I ran across a bid for 102 US dollars for Bose Companion 5. I bet you could do even better with the Companion 3.
Nothing like a good sale, it makes all of those doubts and doubters circle the drain. lol.

I am sure you will make the right decision.

Best.

P.S. I am not to sure of the previous point made about Bose Waveguide patent, from a gentleman that tried to tell us all something only he understood. Whatever it was, it was plenty simple to him. However, to clear up in bad information I have found the patent case number assigned to Bose waveguide system, making the whole musical apparatus a unique Bose intellectual property. http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090252363

This is to much information. Nevertheless, this patent explains how Bose can accomplish rich sound towards the music reproduced. By the way I could tell how it hurt and pained you to burst a bubble. Hopefully you will be greeted in the Emergency Room with a booster shot and an enema, to loosen up all that crap causing you to have such pain bursting a bubble. Be sure you call, I want to be there and hold your hand. Maybe I will cuff it so you can't hurt yourself and move.

I was being facitious, please know that I have the utmost respect for your pincipled opinion and enjoy teasing and debating. No matter how much we disagree you have my respect of your opinion and I am a better person for it. Know that moving forward, I think highly of you.
Now, to the matter at hand. Intellectual properties that earn a patent are never firsts. They have put a wrinkle on the idea, contraption or thing. Once reviewed in the archives, if their is no duplication, then the patent will be pending approval. A few more steps, like fees and lawerly exercises the person or the company is awarded the patent in their name. This is a unique process in the U.S., this is hardly the case in China or Russia. The state will steal it old school. Bose was awarded patents because they made a so called change or improvement to call it theirs. This is recognized as Bose's Intellectual properties. An aspect of the business they defend vociferously, as they should. Bose claim to fame is an evolutionary product, not the inventor of said device. Based on these facts as we know them, Bose makes music through the wave guide system that is outstanding. Outstanding enough to be a leader in the industry, for wave guide technology. They have a signature product, through that signature product Bose claims a signature sound. Mind you this signature sound came by way of Bose "think" not because of a new material in the devices. Bose mass produces product as cheaply and effectively as it can. Most businesses do. Smaller companies, or the ones who have better materials and a far better product like McIntosh do not mass produce at the scale of Bose. Bose is to Ford like McIntosh is to Ferrari their is no comparison, even the exotic Ford GT 40.

I have tried Harmon Kardon Soundsticks side by side, Focal and others. I have heard better than Bose, I am not a "homer" where Bose can do no wrong. I have an objective view point, I think to be valid. So often the criticisms have not been balanced, leaving an innocent bystander to defend themselves by the very mention of Bose. And should they be favorable in their comments they get the equivalent of being stoned. I don't agree with that. I argue the facts of the matter and consider the one's presented. Bose is not for everyone, but they are doing something right, something noteworthy, something the others are not doing. Surely, not everyone has poor taste and is dumb on the matter. Certainly, Bose has some notable achievements. The person asked for a rich sound, not the richest sound, not even the best sound, just a rich sound. Bose doesn't even have a rich sound? Bose can't be purchased for cheap, just like others? Everyone is being ripped off if they buy Bose full price? How is that any different than purchasing any other brand full price?

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car speaker system help?

Q. i have no clue what to put in i want alot of bass so i can be heard coming down the street but not so much that i cant hear the song and im willing to spend around 150-200 smackaroos

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You won't really get large bass from speakers, b/c the woofer itself is not large enough to reproduce the low frequency end of the system. You can get decent bass with Kicker or Alpine, but you'll want to get a sub or two if you want a full-spectrum system.

In car audio, you get what you pay for. If you buy a crappy Boss stereo instead of an Alpine or Pioneer stereo, you'll probably be sending the Boss stereo in for warranty issues.

Brands that are good for the following categories are:

Amp: Top 5: Rockford Fosgate, Hifonics, Alpine, Kicker, Infinity.
Honorable Mentions: Kicker, Polk Audio, Boston Acoustics, Pioneer.

Speaker: Top 5: Focal, Rockford Fosgate, Kicker, Infinity, Alpine.
Honorable Mentions: Boston Acoustics, Kenwood, Hifonics, Polk Audio, JL.

Subwoofer: Top 5: Fi, Alpine, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Pioneer Premier.
Honorable Mentions: Hifonics, Infinity, Kenwood, Pioneer (Basic Pioneer).

OEM Processors: Rockford Fosgate 360.2 Processor
On a Budget: Hifonics Processors.

Wire: Kicker and Rockford Fosgate.
Also, stick with name brand companies that follow the AWG system.

Head Unit: Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood.

The only place I recommend to buy any of these products are Crutchfield.com and the actual company's homepage that makes the products so you can get your warranty with the product.

When you upgrade anything in your system, it's best to upgrade everything, because every component will compliment each other to make the best sounding system.

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A rule of thumb when designing a custom system is that when you add (a) subwoofer(s) you need to follow the following formula when going for SQ (Sound Quality) instead of SPL (Sound Pressure Level): Total RMS (Root Mean Squared OR Constant Wattage) of all speakers should be double to figure the RMS that the subs should be. i.e. If you have a 4-speaker system that has 50w RMS per speaker, then you'd 50 x 4 giving you 200. Then take 200 x 2 which gives you 400. That means that your system should have a subwoofer(s) with 400w RMS.

If you need any help just e-mail if you need help!!!
You can do all this on your own. I can give you links to diagrams that I've made to help you install your system and if you order from Crutchfield.com (which I highly recommend) they'll send you a Master Sheet with everything on it.

If you go to Crutchfield.com you can click on "Outfit My Car" and enter your car's info, then Crutchfield will show you all the products that will fit/work with your car.
Good luck!

Good car speaker systems?

durnt

I recently just purchased an Alpine deck, and now im looking to get some new speakers for my car. I dont know a lot about speaker systems, and I was wondering what you would all recommend. Im hoping to spend under 300$ for equipment, but if a little extra gets me a substantial boost in quality ill consider it.

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Speakers ae very subjective, and of personal preference, i may like something that you hate and visa versa. i would recommend going to a good car audio shop and take a listen, take a favorite cd, and test drive the speakers. for 300 you should be able to get some decent speakers all around. once you find a brand model you like, you could then shop online to find the best deal, woofers etc, is one place that has great values. you could also look at Crutchfield, they supply great directions and free harnesses for your vehical, so do it yourself is real easy when buying from them. I would stay away from best buy and the likes, typically thier stuff is overpirced for what it is.
since you asked for brand i feel obligated to through out a few names for you, but i still urge you to take a listen before you buy.

Boston acoustic
Diamond Audio
image dynamics
MB quart

These are names that are less mainstream, but i assure you they are serious about car audio. Also keep in mind that round speakers typically distort less and sound cleaner that the same series in a oval shape, however ovals can produce more bass in tight areas.


Hope that helps, and good luck.

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DJ speaker questions?

Q. Looking into buying some Speakers for small weddings,parties, and school dances. Is the Harbinger HA120 system strong enough and good enough to do justice to my mix? Is 120 watts enough power for a large gymnasium?

Answer
Absolutely not......

For a gym you need a pair of subwoofer speakers and another pair of full range speakers....

Subs.....

http://www.peavey.com/products/proaudio/loudspeakers/spbx/index.cfm/item/118099/SP%26nbsp%3B118BX.html

Full range speakers....

http://www.peavey.com/products/proaudio/loudspeakers/spbx/index.cfm/item/118095/SP%26nbsp%3B2BX.html

Figure about 2000 watts on up.... Really - No kidding....

http://www.peavey.com/products/proaudio/poweramps/pv/index.cfm/item/116312/PV%26reg%3B2600.cfm

What speakers (and microphone) are best to use with a laptop to dj?

deaf terp

I will be dj'ing my friend's wedding with my laptop and mp3 songs. I have done some church dances before, but after spending $200 on speakers that I was told would cover the area (small gymnasium), we ended up having to place the p.a. system microphone near one of the speakers to hear the music over the crowd.

I can't invest a thousand bucks into speakers, but I would like to get some decent ones that will work with a computer. Help!

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There's not much choice for you. To do it right, you'll need a PA system to cover sound in a hall. You'll need PA speakers, amplifier and mixer or even a combo unit if your on a very tight budget.. You can find packages available at a discount at most major music shops.

Here's some examples....

The bare minimum.. for small rooms...
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Nady-RPA-6-Portable-PA-System-630400-i1153412.gc

Much better, will fill a medium sized room & is expandable and not too expensive...
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Behringer-PMP2000-E1520-PA-Package-630214-i1368123.gc

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Will An Amplifier For Component Speakers Make The Vocals Louder In My System?

And By How Much? Thanks
Well Supa Dupafly 17 I Have Aftermarket Infinity Kappa Series Plates That Run At 60W Rms However My Headunit Only Puts Out 20Rms :( This Is Why Im Thinking Of Upgrading? Still Same Answer?

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OK, Check it out! A component system differs. from a usual speaker set-up in the way that the actual vocals come out of the tweeters that come with the system. The woofer part of the system which goes most of the time in your doors or rear deck controls the acoustical part of the system! So, if you add an amp yes your sound will get louder but only your mid an lows unless your component system comes with cross overs, if so then you will hear also your highs become more louder but be careful you don't want to over power your highs because then they will heat up an start to pop an crack A.K.A( the spider is then destroyed in the tweeter) so it is basically a good idea to just amplify the component woofer an stay away from the tweeters because an after market component tweeter is pretty loud there would be no reason too amplify the tweeter!

Connect a bare wire speaker system to xbox 360?

Hereru

I have an old 5.1 surround system (at least I think that's what it is--it has five speakers and a subwoofer) which I'd like to try and hook up to my 360. Problem is, it uses bare wire connectors and spring plugs. Are there any kinds of adapters or any possible way to connect it?

I do not have acces to soldering equipment, nor would I know how to use it.

Thanks in advance.

Answer
From your description it sounds like you have PART of a 5.1 sound system - the 5 speakers (+ subwoofer - the "point 1" part), but if they use "bare wire connectors" with spring clips on the speakers to grab the bare wires (not plugs), then you still need a 5.1 amplifier. The Audio Out from an Xbox 360 will not power those speakers, not with any sort of adapter. However, you need a small plane and the first answer is pointing you to a rocket ship to Mars. That is why there are quote marks (") around the word "adapter" - that is NOT any kind of adapter.
If your "surround system" actually does have an amp, all you need is to find out how it gets its signal - Xbox has a variety of outputs - your challenge is to find a cable system from the Xbox that matches your amplifier's Inputs. If you write back with Additional Details describing those inputs, or if all you really have is 6 speakers, either way let us know and we can go from there... Good luck!

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What 2.1 speaker system to get/make?

Q. I need a 2.1 system. Don't want 2.0, 5.1, 7.1, etc. I had the Logitech Z-2300, great until the cables wore out. Replaced with a Z 636, not so great. Lacks a pleasant sound when turned up, as well as sufficient bass.

So if I were to buy a 2.1 system for a master bedroom, what would be best? Needs sufficient bass, but also clarity. Willing to pay up to $400~
If I were to build a system (receiver, speakers, etc.) what kind of options could I get for the same price?

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You could get a 2.1 receiver there are not many available and most are of higher price but there is the Sherwood RX 4503 you could then get 2 Dayton B 652 speakers and a Dayton sub..this could be done for under $300.... The disadvantage is that the Sherwood 2.1 receiver has no optical nor HDMI input so for an HDTV its not going to work well, for those connections its cheaper to get an entry level 5.1 receiver than a 2.1 with optical...the system would probably give you more bass and volume than computer speakers would with the added advatage that you could upgrade the speakers receiver or the sub woofer one at at time...for upgrades I would recommed taking a look at Energy CB 10 speakers or Monitor Audio M1 speaker and a Velodyne Impact or VX subwoofer

Affordable T.V speaker system?

James K

What system is my best solution for a 5.1 set up... for under 300?

Anyone have any recommendations?

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Logitech Z-5500. You can find it new for $300, or pick one up refurbished for $200.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/224
http://www.excaliberpc.com/551999/logitech-970115-0403-z-5500-digital-5.1.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120&Tpk=z-5500

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Would I be able to add a second sub-woofer to my Speaker System Z623?

Q. I was thinking if I could get a sub-woofer and wire them somehow to the AUX plug-ins, But I'm not sure if that would work. Any advice?
It's a Logitech Speaker System Z623

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No. You can not add a secondary sub woofer to a speaker system like the one you are looking at. If you are using a receiver with a pre out for a sub woofer then yes you can add another sub woofer to is. Those speaker system like the one you are looking at does not have the power to drive another speaker. The AUX plugs are for input and not output. Hope this will help you out.

Logictech z623 2.1 speaker system high volume.?

Q. When I turn up my logictech z623 2.1 speaker system to %100 the subwoofer sounds different than when at %50. And it doesn't sound different in a good way. It seems a little sketchy and that it shouldn't be making that sound. Is it normal that its making a different kind of sound? Thanks in advance.

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You can only turn up the volume so high before the amplifiers for the sub and speakers run out of clean power and start to clip (distort). Turning up the volume past the point where you start to hear distortion causes the amps and your speaker coils to heat rapidly and will eventually damage your speakers or amps.

The volume control is made so you can still get good output, even if the input from your source is a bit low. With a strong source, you should not expect to be able to turn the volume all the way up on any audio equipment without causing clipping. That's almost never the case.

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How do I connect PYLE PLMR64W speakers to my macbook pro?

Q. http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLMR64W/5--3-Way-IndoorOutdoor-Water-Proof-Wall-Mount-Speaker-System-(White)

that is the link to the speakers. i dont want to spend a lot of money, and have no idea on how to connect the two.
Thanks so much in advance!

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Bud - Despite what the other answer said, you CANNOT connect those directly to your mac. You still need some type of stereo amp or receiver. Those speakers need an amp.

http://www.amazon.com/PCA2-80-Watt-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/dp/B001P2VV50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330695640&sr=8-1

hear mic though speakers?

Chase S

i noticed that you can plug a rockband mic into my computer and i can use it just like a regular mic for garage band. i already rigged up a bunch of cables so i can play my guitar and it will go though a line 6 floor pod into my computer and my guitar comes though the speakers at the same time as any music thats coming from itunes or anything. i was wondering if there is anything i can do to be able to hear my rockband mic though my speakers at the same time as any music that is playing. it doesnt work with garage band because in order to hear what goes though the mic i have to record it and play it back. is there a setting or something in garage band i dont have on or is there some other thing i can download (for mac please)?

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hmm so basically you are trying to turn your Mac into a karaoke rig.

You should be searching for Mac Karaoke software.

Since the Mac will mix any audio from different programs, all you actually need is a separate program to pipe microphone input into output.

Check out the second link, apparently the answer is not simple. I was of the impression that it would automatically pipe mic input to speaker output as long as you have them both enabled in System Preferences, but your milage may vary.

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My very first speaker system?

Q. I am looking to get a speaker system purely to listen to music to in my room. What all do i need, how much might it cost, and any favorite companies/manufacturers?

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Its always a good idea to give us budget so we can make the best recommendation based on that.

Stay away from the chain stores as 98% of the speakers and equipment they carry is pretty low end and offer mediocre sound. There are much better choices in speakers and equipment brands that are not sold in the chain stores, but only sold through the independent high end audio video stores. Certainly these high end stores carry some very high end and expensive speakers and gear but also carry some exceptional sounding budget gear. You probably have not heard of many of the higher quality brands so go to a few of your local independent high end dealers and discover the better brands.

The salesmen at these stores also have years of experience, so they will be able to help you design a system that sounds good to your ears and in the room it will be played in.

Once a good pair of music speakers has been chosen then you need to buy a amplifier that powers them properly electrically, and compliments the speakers sonically. Everything has a sonic character or sound, so its combining speakers and equipment that compliment one another so it creates a natural sound. Integrated amplifiers are a very good choice in a music system as they use better parts then receivers, as they have simpler circuit designs, and use much better parts to provide better sound. The more in the signal path the more the sound is degraded.

The choice in source equipment would depend on what format you want to invest in software. Cd's, high definition music downloads, or Vinyl records provide the best sound, so it all depends on what software you feel like investing in. Records sound great, and you can buy allot of used records for the cost of one Cd, "but" a decent turntable is not cheap. There are allot of cheap turntables on the market and honestly most are just not very good. So although the initial cost of a turntable is more than a cd or digital system, you can save on software. It also depends on tavailability of records in your area. I would suggest going and checking out your local record shops and see the prices on records, and see if that is something you want to consider.

So not knowing the budget, I will make my recommendations starting on the least expensive option to a better system.

Least expensive option I would recommend is a pair of powered monitors, at $350 for the pair, and then your source equipment. (Tannoy 501a )

Least expensive turntable system is going to run you around $550 which is the REGA RP-1 $450 with cartridge, a Esoteric reko-kurt phono preamplifier. complete $550

Phono preamplfiers is mandatory for any turntable system as it both amplifies the signal from the cartridge and re-equalizes the signal back to a flat frequency responce. All records are cut with low frequency's reduced and high frequency's boosted, both to get more music onto a record, and to assure the phonocartridge can track it properly.

If your not doing turntable system then a good DAC with your music burned onto the harddrive on a computer is a really good option, as all that is needed to get high quality sound from your computer is a good quality Digital to analog converter, (DAC) and the right music software. This is the way digital music systems are going, and "cd players" are becoming a thing of the past. Good quality DAC's are not cheap though and can range about the same price range as a decent turntable on up.

Next upgrade from the powered speakers, is a pair of passive speakers, and a integrated amplifier.

Speakers like Vandersteen 1c, Magnepan MMG, Offer exceptional performance for the money, and they also make more expensive models as they go up in the line.

Its endless what you can spend on a good system, so go and discover the better brands and find a salesmen that will take the time to play you different systems and learn about the better systems.

Proper setup and calibration are essential to get good sound which your high end dealer will probably even include it in the purchase of the system.

And lastly if your really wanting to learn more about high end audio systems, there is a excellent book that you can learn as much or as little as you want. It is very well written and very informative. Its THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH END AUDIO by Robert Harley. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn how to achieve high quality sound.

Best of luck

Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist

speaker system is it worth it?

bnlfanatic

I was wondering if anyone has used these and if these are good? http://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Cinema-90-System-Black/dp/B002BA5IJ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1307195287&sr=8-4

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From a Quality standpoint Paradigm makes high quality equipment. be sure to go out to the store and listen to as many speakers as you can because at the end of the day buying speakers is completely subjective. I may love the sound of some Martin Logans and you may prefer the KEF or Boston alternatives. Id also say that if you are listening to music just go with a good old stereo. you can get a high end 2 channel reciever and some nice speakers and it will sound better than a 7.1 system for music and vinyl. even if you dont buy them at the store, go and listen to as many different speakers you can. because no list of specs can properly portray what you will hear.

Companies i would recommend looking into :

-Paradigm
-KEF
-Focal
-Boston Acoustics
-magnepan (if you want some crazy stereo speakers)
-martin logan

Recievers :
-Harmon Kardon
-Cambridge (for good 2 channel stereo equipment)
-Yamaha
-Onkyo

Hope this helps

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Ipod accessories for the shower/bathroom...?

helpplease

Is there any sort of speaker system that is specifically designed for using in the bathroom/shower? I'm thinking along the lines of a shower radio type thing. I'll keep looking but I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

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yes there is such thing u can put in the bathroom i am not sure where to buy it ithink in Costco and they are waterproof

Installing SONOS a whole-house speaker system with wall mounted speakers?

Q. The wiring and installation would not be an issue as I am having a large renovation done on the both storeys of my house, and want to install a SONOS system throughout a bathroom, a living room and a kitchen, through Bose wall-mounted cube speakers. I would prefer to use my iPhone, iPod or Mac as a controller, and also have a wireless router located next to the living room. As the price of these SONOS systems are very expensive, I was wondering what components I would need and how much each would cost?

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You're going to love the Sonos! I have four zone players, one dedicated for my home theatre and three more as sources into an existing distributed audio system. The iPhone works ok to control it but it seems the iPhone has trouble maintaining connection with the wi-fi, the iPad works much better for a controller.

Where are the wires for your in-wall speakers? All coming together in a closet some place? If so, you can just put all your Sonos players there. You will need the Sonos zone bridge to connect to your router with a wire, not wireless. Or you can connect one Sonos zone player to the router with a wire and it can function as the bridge. Personally I have a network HDD down stairs connected to the router and the Sonos Zone bridge also connected to the router. The zone players are all four upstairs in the control closet for the home theatre and distributed audio system. All that is wireless, only the Zone bridge needs to be connected to the router.

They make zone players with preamp output like mine and they also make them with built in amplifiers. In your case you may want to just get the ones with the amplifiers built in to connect to your existing wall speakers. Alternatively if all the speaker wires do come together at one place you could buy a multi channel amplifier and use it to drive the speakers and use the Sonos Zone player with preamp output. In my case I have two twelve channel amplifiers powering eleven zones. Two six zone controllers are connected to the two amplifiers. The controllers have eight sources, three of the sources are supplied by Sonos Zone players. I can have different music on the three Sonos Zone players and the distributed audio controllers can send any one of those three to any room. They can also send anything from the remaining five sources to any room. Eventually I would like to eliminate the old system and just get more Sonos Zone players and make the whole system Sonos but as you mentioned, Sonos is not cheap! The upgrade is on the wish list however:-)

Probably the best solution for you is to just use the Sonos players with amplifiers built in. Although, your Bose cubes have no bass and I do not believe the Sonos with the amplifier has any sort of subwoofer output. You may want to think about that. If you get the Sonos with preamp output you can route that through a crossover and send bass to a separate subwoofer. You may want to add wall mounted subwoofers to go with those cubes. In that case definitely get the Sonos players with preamp output. You may want to check, the Sonos with an amp may also have preamp out so in that case that would be ideal.

Have fun, you will be amazed at how well Sonos works!

mk

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Thoughts on Logitech Surround Sound z906 Speakers?

Q. I have heard good and bad things about this system. I know it's 500W which is nice but can I play my Ipod through it and if so do I need to order other parts. Also it says it can play multiple channels including my tv. What cables or accesories do I need to play through my samsung hdmi lcd tv.

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The Specifications Page in this group will tell you what sockets the z906 has: http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/devices/speaker-system-Z906

iPod - buy a basic iPod dock the stereo phono (RCA/cinch) outputs - the red & white plugs.

TV connection - check your TV has an Optical output. If so, buy and Optical cable and hook that up between the TV and the z906. This will give you sound from the TV's own tuner in to the surround kit. You should also get the sound from any device connected to the TV. Check your manual for the specifics relating to your particular model.

home theater in box or logitech z906 ?

Q. Alright, just to make this clear, I don't have a lot of cash right now. So when I say HTiB, I mean something would cost roughly equal to the cost of the logitech z906.

And I want it to connect to my TV. I am looking for good bass. I have no space issues. The TV is in a fairly large 14x19 ft room, (if that is necessary). Any alternative within my budget is appreciated.

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Compared to the nearly all other PC speaker sets under $400 the Z906 is a major step up in features, performance and power......but despite all that it's no longer the best choice for multimedia audio in the 21st Century.

The electronics world (including computer makers) has moved on from digital coax and optical and DD and DTS....... The connector of choice now is HDMI, and it has been for at least the last 5 years. Look at your PC graphics cards. Everything $40 and up includes a HDMI now. It's how digital pictures and digital audio is delivered in high definition. This single connector is backwards compatible with DVI-D for your PC monitor(s), and it's how multichannel digital audio is delivered to surround sound kits. Optical and Digital Coax is still important for legacy products, and basic stereo RCA/phonos or 3.5mm jacks will be around for a long time to come. But if you want the best audio quality from games and Blu-rays and the expanding world of digital streaming then you have to look ahead and embrace HDMI as part of your upgrade plans.

The biggest change since the original z905 was launched is that home theatre kits with HDMI and HD Audio decoding for Blu-ray have become a lot more affordable. The technology has trickled down to even the entry level product. It's now possible to buy a good surround kit with an AV receiver, sub and 5 satellite speaker that has all the HD audio bells and whistles for under $300.... and it'll be from reputable brands. The z906 is now comprehensively outclassed in all but sheer bass slam.

Onkyo, Yamaha, Denon, Pioneer, Sony, Harmon Kardon are all very well respected brands in home cinema surround systems. Onkyo has been the most aggressive at launching new technologies at ever more accessible price points. Yamaha is fighting hard though to steal some market share.

The Onkyo HTS3500 home cinema kit ($299) is currently the most affordable HD audio decoding surround sound system you can buy. http://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.p... It gives you an AV receiver with 4x HDMI ins, 2x Optical and 1x digital coax, plus a bunch of stereo RCA/phonos. You get 5x satellite speakers and a sub. The total power rating is 600W. It handles all the audio decoding duties and gives you full surround sound from any source. The receiver is the latest HDMI spec so it is capable of passing through 3D and has the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature which is becoming standard on new flat panel TVs.

The step-up price point is $399. The product of choice here is the Yamaha YHT399 http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-vis... The paper specification looks very similar to the Onkyo. However, you're buying better speakers (twin speaker satellites and an active subwoofer) so the system will sound better. It also has some nice added features such as pseudo-surround sound via the headphone jack when using ordinary headphones, and there's 4 user customisable scene presets so you can have your favourite modes set up and stored for the main sources you use.

Both the systems above are designed to fill a typical living room with cinema volume sound.

An AV surround system isn't for everyone. If space is at a premium, or the budget is super tight, or you only really need audio from the PC then a PC speaker kit probably makes more sense. But if you're considering spending z906 money then you're already in a different league to most PC users. A good home cinema kit is a wise long term investment that will continue to make increasing sense as your AV needs expand.

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can anyone rate the MTX 5.1 Channel Home Theatre Speaker System?

autumnrach

we just bought a new house and we have a flat screen wall mounted tv and no surround sound!! we're going to do more entertaining and we're in a search for a system. there's an MTX 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System with fingerhut we're looking at, but if you have any better suggestions(and looking for something VERY affordable, we just need something that works the way it should and is worth the money we spend on it) please let me know!

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I have never heard an MTX home audio system that sounded good. Much like their car audio systems, they concentrate far too much on bass. But the goal of a home theater system is to represent all frequencies evenly in order to more accurately reproduce the originally recorded sound.

It breaks my heart whenever I find someone with night video but no audio or crappy audio. It has been proven time and time again that audio quality plays a significant roll in viewing perception. One can watch the same film on the same TV but with different audio, and subconsciously, they will almost always perceive the picture as being better when better audio is heard.

If you have a nice LCD TV and no audio, then you owe it to yourself to go out and get some nice audio. Not MTX. If you need help finding some nice audio on a budget, just email me any time.

Setting up a PC audio 5.1 speaker system?

corbaire

Where can I find a 3.5mm male rca to bare speaker wire adapter?
Last time I connected a receiver to my pc audio card, I fried the audio card and about fried the computer. If there is unit that is safe to use with a computer that will allow me to connect the bare wires from my speakers then what is the unit I need?

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Now why would you use bare wires to connect a 5.1 system ? a 5.1 speaker has 3 3.5 mm adapters. one carries the signals of center speaker and subwoofer. Another the front 2 channels and the other the rear channels. I'd suggest if you can manage it. use 3.5 mm adapters to connect them. It'd save you hassle if you later plan to disconnect the speaker. If you must, then here it is. Each 3.5 mm pin has 3 wires. One is ground and the other two carry the two signals. Use a multimeter to determine which is which. Also I think you need an Amplifier before you can directly connect from pc output to speaker. If you have one then connect the separate 5 channels to the amp and take the output of the amp to the speakers.

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